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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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