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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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