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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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