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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part 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 typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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