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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered learners 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. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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