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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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