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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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