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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people 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 massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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