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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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