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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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