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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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