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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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