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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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