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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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