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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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