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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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