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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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