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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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