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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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