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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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