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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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