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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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