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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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