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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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