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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance 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 participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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