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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that 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 we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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