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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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