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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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