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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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