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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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