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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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