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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part 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 customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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