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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving 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 education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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