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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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