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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around 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 massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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