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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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