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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that 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 be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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