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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-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 institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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