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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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