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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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