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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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