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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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