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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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