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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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