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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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