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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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