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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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