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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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