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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with 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 organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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