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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today 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 teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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