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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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