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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-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 educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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