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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. 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 schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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