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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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