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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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