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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative 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 dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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