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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing 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 make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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