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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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