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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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