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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. 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 schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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