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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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