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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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