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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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