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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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