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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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 many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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