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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important 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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