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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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