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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important 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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