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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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