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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are empowering learners 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 generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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