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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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