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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 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 ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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