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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning 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 teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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