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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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