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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part 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 almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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