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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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