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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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