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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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