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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver 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 MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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