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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people 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. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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