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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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