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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually 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 many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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