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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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