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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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