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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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