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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver 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 massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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