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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all around 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 massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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