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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that 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 we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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