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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of 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 massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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