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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning 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 educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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