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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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