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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever 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 institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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