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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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