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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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