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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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