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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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