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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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