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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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