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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with 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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