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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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