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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education enable learners in nations 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 free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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