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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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