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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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