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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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