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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning 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 participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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