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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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