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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around 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 massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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