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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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