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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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