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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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