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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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