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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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