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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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