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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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