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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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