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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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