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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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