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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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