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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students 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 online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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