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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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