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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part 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 usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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