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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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