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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over 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. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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