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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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