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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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