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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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