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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education