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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for students 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 MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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