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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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