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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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