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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the inspiring 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 sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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