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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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