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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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