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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning 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 make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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