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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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