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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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