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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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