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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations 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 participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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