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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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