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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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