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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology 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 stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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