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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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