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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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