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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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