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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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