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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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