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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. 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 for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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