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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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