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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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