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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing 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 guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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