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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people 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 MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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