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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving 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 make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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