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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended 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 organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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