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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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