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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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