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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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