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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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