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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses 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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