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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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