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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology 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 we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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