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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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