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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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