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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing 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 certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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