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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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