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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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