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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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