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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning 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 educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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