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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving 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 be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data 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 book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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