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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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