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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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