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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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