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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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