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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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