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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning 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 organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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