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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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