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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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