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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning 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 we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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