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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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