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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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