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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of 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. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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