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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing 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 education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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