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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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