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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee 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 make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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