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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth 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 commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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