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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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