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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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