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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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