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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning 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 teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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