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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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