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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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