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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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