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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are enabling people all around 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. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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