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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning 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 guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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