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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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