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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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