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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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