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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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