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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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