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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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