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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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