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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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