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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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