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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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