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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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