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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free 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 many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing 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 make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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