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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology 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 organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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