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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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