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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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