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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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