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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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