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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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