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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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