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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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