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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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