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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning 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 educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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