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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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