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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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