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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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