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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions 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 organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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