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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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