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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes 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 online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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