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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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