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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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