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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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