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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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