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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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