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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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