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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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