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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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