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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning 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 organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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