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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing 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 massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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