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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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