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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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