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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving 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 make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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