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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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