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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education 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 stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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