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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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