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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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