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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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