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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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