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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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