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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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