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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing 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 instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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