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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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