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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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