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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses 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 typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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