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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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