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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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