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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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