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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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