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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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