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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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