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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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