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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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