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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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