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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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