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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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