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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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