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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing 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 certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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