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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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