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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning 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 we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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