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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning 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 participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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