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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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