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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations 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 institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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