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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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