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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education 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 schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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