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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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