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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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