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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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