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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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