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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with massively open online courses (MOOC) and open education resources (OERs). As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.

There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? What business models are being used by institutions like the University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major challenges associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). For more details please visit this MOOC Courses site.

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