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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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