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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing 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 certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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