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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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