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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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