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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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