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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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