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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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