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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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