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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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