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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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