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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education 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 participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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