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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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