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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education 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. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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