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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online 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 institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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