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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the authoritative 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 book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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