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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around 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. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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