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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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