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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-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 organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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