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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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