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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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