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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning 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 institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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