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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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