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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-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 instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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