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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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