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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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