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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education 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 stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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