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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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