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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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