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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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