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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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