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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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