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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that 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 stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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