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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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