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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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