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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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