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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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