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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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