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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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