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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because 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 stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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