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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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