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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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