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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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