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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. 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 control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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