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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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