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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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