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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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