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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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