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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning enable humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. 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 quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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