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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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