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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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