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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. 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 training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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