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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable students in nations all around 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. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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