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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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