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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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