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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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