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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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