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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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