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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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