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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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