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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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