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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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