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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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 students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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