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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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