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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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