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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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 topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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