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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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