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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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