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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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