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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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