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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning 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 educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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