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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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