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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. 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 quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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