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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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