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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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