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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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