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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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