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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver 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 MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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