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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates 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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