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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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