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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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