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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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