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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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