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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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