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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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