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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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