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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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