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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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