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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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