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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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