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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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