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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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