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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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