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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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