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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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