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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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