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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning 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 we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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