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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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