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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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