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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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