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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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