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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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