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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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