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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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