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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means 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. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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