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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of 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 open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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