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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle 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 stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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