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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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