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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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