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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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