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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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