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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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