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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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