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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider 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 of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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