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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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