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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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