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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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