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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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