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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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