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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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