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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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