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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. 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. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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