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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-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 stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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