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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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