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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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