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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education 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 educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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