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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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