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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning enable learners all around 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. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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