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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing 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 educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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