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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take 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 typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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