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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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