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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning enable humans 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. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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