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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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