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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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