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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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