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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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