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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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