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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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