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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today 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 we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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