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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major 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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