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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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