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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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