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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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