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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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