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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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