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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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