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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance 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 institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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