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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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