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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating 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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