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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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