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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses 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. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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