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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world 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. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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