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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning 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. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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