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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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