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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate 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 commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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