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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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