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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take 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. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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