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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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