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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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