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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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