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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning 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 we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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