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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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