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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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