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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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