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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches 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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