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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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