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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning 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 institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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