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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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