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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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