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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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