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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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