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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning 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 we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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