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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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