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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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