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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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