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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing 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 guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers 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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