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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners 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. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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