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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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