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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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