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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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