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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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