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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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