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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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