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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online 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 institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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