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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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