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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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