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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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