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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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