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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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