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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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