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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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