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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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