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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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