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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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