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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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