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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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