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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning 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 educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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