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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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