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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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