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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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