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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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