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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance 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 educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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