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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants 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 normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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