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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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