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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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