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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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