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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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