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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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