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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate 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 commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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