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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important 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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