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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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