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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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