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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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