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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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