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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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