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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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