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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people 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. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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