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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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