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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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