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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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