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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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