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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major 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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