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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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