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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online 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 we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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