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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that 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 we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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