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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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