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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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