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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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