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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over 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. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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