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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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