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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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