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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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