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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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