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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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