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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-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 stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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