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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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