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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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