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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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