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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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