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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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