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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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