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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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